May 13
Adjectives are words used to describe a person, place, or thing, for example, The tall man in the red shirt is a friend of mine. We drove along a quiet road until reaching a small town. I’m reading an interesting book. Prepositions are words used to connect two ideas or to demonstrate the relationship between …
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May 12
We place our bodies in different positions depending on what we are doing. Do you know the names of the different positions? One of my INSTAGRAM followers asked to use each one in a sentence, so here you go: Can you think of any other positions? If you have any questions or doubts, please ask …
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May 04
English can be tricky, especially when it comes to words that sound the same but have different meanings and uses. A common source of confusion is the difference between “lie,” “lie,” and “lay.” These three words are often mixed up, but understanding their meanings and how they are used can help you use them correctly. …
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Apr 28
Out of the blue – randomly, without warning, surprisinglyExample: “That storm came out of the blue and I didn’t have an umbrella!” Green with envy– to be very jealous, enviousExample: “Katie was green with envy when she saw you got a new car for your birthday.” Gray area – something that is unclear, undefinedExample: The …
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Apr 26
The preposition “at” is used in many common expressions in English, each with unique meanings. Below, you’ll find clear explanations and examples to help you understand and use these expressions confidently. Let’s explore! 1. At First = In the beginning This expression describes the initial phase of something, often followed by a change. Examples: 2. …
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Apr 25
The English preposition “off” has a variety of meanings and uses, often forming part of idiomatic expressions and collocations. In this blog post, we’ll explore some common expressions with “off,” provide clear definitions, and share examples for each. Let’s dive in! 1. Off Color Definition: Something that is somewhat indecent, inappropriate, or in poor taste.Examples: …
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Apr 24
Conjunctions: Linking Ideas with Clarity Conjunctions are words used to connect ideas within the same sentence. Depending on the relationship between ideas, we use different conjunctions. Here are some common types, their meanings, and examples: Emphasizing Definition: Highlighting the importance of an idea. Indeed: Reinforces a statement.Example: This is a challenging project indeed. As a …
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The present perfect forms have gone to and have been to are often confused in English. However, there areclear differences between the two forms. The present perfect forms have gone to and have been to are commonly used to refer to movement to another place. Notice the differences in the examples below. Has / Have …
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Apr 22
The words so, such, and too are often confused by English learners because they all express emphasis or intensity. However, they follow different grammatical patterns and are used in distinct ways. Let’s break it down with examples and explanations. 1. SO So is used with adjectives and adverbs to indicate a high degree, often followed …
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Apr 21
A conjunction is a part of speech that joins two words, phrases, or clauses (both dependent and independent) together. There are three different kinds of conjunctions — coordinating, correlative, and subordinating — each serving a different purpose, but all working to bring words together.Let’s see how they work… Coordinating conjunctions are used to join equal …
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